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Buninyong Visitor Information Centre
Document (Sub-Item) - Information Folder, Sad Fatal Accident at Hiscock's [Mine]; also Locomotive Mine Disaster, 1933; 1850s mining accident involving Robert Blyth; Notes of the Trial Saw Mill at Buninyong
Notes relate to the 'Sad Fatal Accident' involving Martha Williams at Hiscock's [Mine]; also Locomotive Mine Disaster, 1933; 1850s mining accident involving Robert Blyth; Notes of the Trial Saw Mill at Buninyong.gold mining, inquests, buninyong, imperial mine, mining, trial saw mill, forestry -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Mrs E. M. Gilbert, Women in Australian History - With particular reference to Glynwylln near Stawell in the 1850s and 1860s, 2004
Covers some pioneer women in the Wimmera District of Victoria, featuring "Glywylln' Stationm F=Green's Creek & Kirkella. Written by MRs Gilbert as a history option for HSC. Pink Card cover under clear plastic Woman in Australian History with particular reference to Gkywyllan near Stawell, Victoria in the 1850s and 1860s By Mrs E.M. Gilbertstawell -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, A Diary of James Thomas Donaldson of Kangaroo Ground and Ivanhoe, Victoria on an 1889 visit to England and Scotland & family letters of the 1850s, 1999
James Thomas Donaldson together with his family were pioneers in Kangaroo Ground from Scotland. James later bought land and built a house in Ivanhoe50 pages presented as transcriptions of original letters with images of some letters for illustration. Some black and white photos included. Also includes Photo of Alexander Donaldson with brief notes describing origin and some family history, 1pHG Booklet 10harry gilham collection, james thomas donaldson -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document - Booklet and CD-ROM, Greg Neumann, The Starling and Stewart families at Janefield, Yan Yean, Greensborough, Diamond Creek, Plenty and Yarrambat, from the late 1850s onward, compiled by Greg Neumann, 2021
Story of the Starling and Stewart families over several generations as farmers in the Plenty-Yarrambat area, compiled by Greg Neumann2021 updated version: on CD Rom. 2013 version: 19 p., black and white and colour photographs and maps, stapled top left corner.starling family, stewart family, plenty river, plenty, janefield mill, janefield mill on the plenty river, yarrambat -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Newspaper - Clipping, The Sun, Going back to 1850s, 19.11.1971
This article anticipates the opening of the new Tower Hill centre. It compares the 1855 landscape of Tower Hill painted by Eugene von Guerard with the today's landscape - very different indeed.p 16tower hill, von guerard, walsh st library -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Booklet - Memories of "Redlands" 1850s to 2006, George Glass, C. 2006
A history of the Glass Family and the development of "Redlands" farm and homestead at Allan's Flat, Northeast Victoria. Jesse Glass was born in Bratton, Wiltshire, England and married Elizabeth Smyth in 1868 in Beechworth. They established Redlands in Allan's Flat and their descendants became pioneers of the surrounding district. He passed away at "Redlands" in 1916.non-fictionA history of the Glass Family and the development of "Redlands" farm and homestead at Allan's Flat, Northeast Victoria. Jesse Glass was born in Bratton, Wiltshire, England and married Elizabeth Smyth in 1868 in Beechworth. They established Redlands in Allan's Flat and their descendants became pioneers of the surrounding district. He passed away at "Redlands" in 1916.glass family, redlands farm, allan's flat pioneers, yackandandah -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Oberg, Leon, Locomotives of Australia 1850s to 1990s, 1996
A brief history of the locomotives that ran in Australia from the 1850s to the 1990s on government and some private railways.index, ill, maps, p.368.non-fictionA brief history of the locomotives that ran in Australia from the 1850s to the 1990s on government and some private railways.locomotives - australia - history, railroad operations - australia - history -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Newspaper article re john Deason - A Life in the Day Series, "Welcome Stranger" The Bendigo Goldfields 1850s, John Deason - A Life in the Day (Series)
John Deason born 1829 on island of Tresco in the Scilly Isles. 1841 worked in Cornish tin mine. 1851 married Meg Davis, along with Richard Oates travelled to Bendigo Goldfields. By 1858 Meg and the four children were dead. John married Catherine McAndrew 28 October 1858. Left the Bendigo Goldfields for Bulldog Gully Moliagul. Discovered the Welcome Stranger nugget 5 February 1869. Newspaper article from The Bendigo Monthly October 2020 Page 25, Includes copies of photographs and other newspaper articles within the story. Story of John Deason, and the discovery of the Welcome Stranger Gold Nugget. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Newspaper article re Joseph Harrison - A Life in the Day Series, "I'm the Bloody Man The Doctor Ordered" The Bendigo Goldfields 1850s, Joseph Harrison - A Life in the Day (Series)
Joseph Harrison, born York UK 1810, convict sentenced seven years hard labour Van Diaeman's Land - Tasmania. Ticket of Leave August 1837. Arrived Williams Town (Port Phillip). 1840 worked as waterman. Married Margaret Barrett, relocated to Kilmore. Travelled to Bendigo Creek January 1853. By July 1853 had threatened to kill wife and eldest son William. Charged with attempted murder. He died 29 September 1854. Newspaper article from The Bendigo Monthly September 2020 Page 12, Includes copies of photographs and other newspaper articles within the story. Story of Joseph Harrison, convict on goldfields. Other place names and persons mentioned in article - Williams Town (Port Phillip), Kilmore, Bendigo Creek Sandhurst), Back Creek; William Harrison, Margaret Barrett, Matthew Welsh, Peter Parram, Anne Hayes, Sergeant James Simmonds, Police Magistrate Lachlan McLachlan, Ellen Robinson (nee Langam), Tasmasine Harrison, John Duggan (Corky Jack). -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Headwear - Bonnet, c. 1850
Owned by members of donor's family in 1850s.White cotton bonnet decorated with embroidered Anglais and trimmed around face and hem. Ties for under chin. Worn in 1850s. Night bonnet.costume, female headwear -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Camberwell Villages, 1992
Some of Camberwell's 'villages' can be traced back to the 1850s. This small booklet explains how some of them developed.Some of Camberwell's 'villages' can be traced back to the 1850s. This small booklet explains how some of them developed.camberwell region, railways, 1882, balwyn, (mr) andrew murray, belmore, (mr) mark collier, boroondara, deepdene, chatham, canterbury, mont albert, ingelfinger family, staig family, surrey hills, (mr) john knipe -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Richard Lane, 1850s
Folder of information on Richard Lane, Eltham, 1850srichard lane -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, James Bailey, 1850s
Folder of information on James Bailey, Eltham 1850sjames bailey -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Edwin Bailey, 1850s
Folder of information on Edwin Bailey, Eltham 1850sedwin bailey -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, David Ballard, 1850s
Folder of information on David Ballard, Eltham 1850sdavid ballard -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Thomas Batt, 1850s
Folder of information on Thomas Batt, Eltham, 1850sthomas batt -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Booth Family, 1850s
Folder of information on Booth Family, Eltham, 1850srobert booth, sarah booth, elizabeth booth, amos booth -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Benjamin Bowater, 1850s
Folder of information on Benjamin Bowater, Eltham, 1850sbenjamin bowater -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Isaac Briggs, 1850s
Folder of information on Isaac Briggs, Eltham, 1850sisaac briggs -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, William Clarke, 1850s
Folder of information on William Clarke, Eltham 1850swilliam clarke -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Thomas Cochrane, 1850s
Folder of information on Thomas Cochrane, Eltham, 1850sthomas cochrane -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Patrick Costello, 1850s
Folder of information on Patrick Costello, Eltham, 1850spatrick costello -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Thomas Cross, 1850s
Folder of information on Thomas Cross, Eltham, 1850sthomas cross -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, James Frank, 1850s
Folder of information on James Frank, Eltham, 1850sjames frank -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Robert Hepburn, 1850s
Folder of information on Robert Hepburn, Eltham, 1850srobert hepburn -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Mr Lawford, 1850s
Folder of information on Mr Lawford, Plenty River, 1850slawford -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, H and B Beams, 1850s
Folder of information on H and B Beams, Eltham, 1850sh beams, b beams -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, William Redmond Belcher, 1850s
Folder of information on William Redmond Belcher, Eltham, 1850swilliam redmond belcher -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, George Boston, 1850s
Folder of information on George Boston, Caledonia Diggings, 1850sgeorge boston -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, R. Boston, 1850s
Folder of information on R Boston, Kangaroo Ground, 1850sr boston